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Belhus WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Belhus, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Belhus WA is 264 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belhus is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Belhus is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Belhus has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Belhus has a population density of 65.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Belhus is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belhus is $2,184.

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Belhus Population

residents (Census 2021)

Belhus Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$691/wk

$35,932 per year

#5640 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,184/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Belhus Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (129) Female 51.7% (138)

Population Density

65.4

people per km²

264 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,208

Family income/wk

Belhus Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belhus Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

59.8% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.2% 35 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belhus Country of Birth

Australia

89.1%

England

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Belhus Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

27.4%

Anglican

18.9%

Baptist

3.5%

Eastern Orthodox

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Othr Protestnt

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Belhus Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Belhus Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

50.0%

Italian

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Belhus Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 82 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 52 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 97 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Belhus Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.6%

Certificate III/IV

33.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Belhus Occupation

Professionals

26.8%

Managers

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Clerical & Administrative

16.5%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Community & Personal Service

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Belhus Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Education

18.1%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Health

12.0%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Information Technology

4.8%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Belhus Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Belhus Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Belhus Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 132

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Separated

1.3% 3

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Divorced

6.4% 15

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Widowed

6.4% 15

👤

Never married

30.1% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Belhus Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

29.5%

Other

7.3%

Irish

5.8%

Italian

5.8%

Scottish

5.6%

Croatian

5.0%

Indian

1.5%

Macedonian

1.5%

South African

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Chinese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Belhus School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

38.6%

Primary — Government

15.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Secondary — Government

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Belhus Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 498

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Belhus Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 36

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Belhus Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Belhus How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Did not go to work

9.5%

Car (passenger)

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Belhus Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.3%

2 vehicles

32.1%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Belhus Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.4%

3 bedrooms

22.2%

4 bedrooms

47.8%

5 bedrooms

20.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Belhus Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

23.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Belhus Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

497

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Belhus Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Belhus Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Belhus Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

32.2%

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children

29.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Belhus Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.1% 12

👤

Never served

94.9% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Belhus Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 29

—

Did not provide

87.2% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Belhus Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Belhus When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Belhus Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.6%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Belhus Household Size

1 person

17.5%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

22.7%

4 persons

14.4%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Belhus Where Residents Moved From

Same address

229

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Belhus Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Belhus Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

4,643

total students

Swan Valley Anglican Community School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,272 students

1055

ICSEA

Aveley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 621 students

1025

ICSEA

Upper Swan Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 398 students

1008

ICSEA

Aveley North Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 770 students

1003

ICSEA

Aveley Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,582 students

980

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Belhus Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Belhus

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,350/wk

Rent share 27.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belhus

What is the population of Belhus WA?

The population of Belhus WA is 264 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 65.4 people per km².Belhus is ranked #6,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Belhus?

The median personal income in Belhus WA is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,208 per week.Belhus is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Belhus?

Median rent in Belhus WA is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Belhus ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Belhus?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belhus WA is $2,184. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Belhus?

The median age in Belhus WA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Belhus a good suburb to live in?

Belhus is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 264.The median income is $691/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50103. All dollar figures in AUD.